At 2Dudes Digital Design, we’ve built and rebuilt a lot of websites—from complex sites for large organizations in Seattle to simple, scrappy shops in Post Falls. And no matter the size or industry, we’ve seen the same website mistakes pop up over and over again.
The good news? We know exactly how to fix them.
Here are the top five most common website mistakes we see—and how we help businesses turn them into wins.
🚫 1. Slow Load Times That Drive Visitors Away
The Problem:
If your site takes more than a few seconds to load, you’re already losing visitors. A slow website frustrates users, tanks your SEO rankings, and kills conversions before they even start.
What Causes It:
- Bloated themes and plugins
- Poor-quality hosting
- Unoptimized images and media
- Too many scripts and tracking tags
How We Fix It:
At 2Dudes, we start by running performance scans to find the bottlenecks. Then we:
✅ Optimize image sizes and formats
✅ Clean up unnecessary plugins
✅ Configure caching and minification
✅ Host your site on our blazing-fast Sub-Light or Hyper Core hosting plans
The Result:
A lightning-fast site that keeps users engaged, improves your search rankings, and drives results.
📱 2. Terrible Mobile Experience
The Problem:
If your site doesn’t look amazing on a phone, you’re in trouble. Mobile traffic now accounts for over 60% of web use, and a clunky mobile experience is a fast way to lose leads.
What We See:
- Fonts too small to read
- Buttons too close together
- Layouts that break or scroll weird
- Entire pages missing or loading incorrectly
How We Fix It:
Every website we build is fully responsive, tested across devices and screen sizes. We use tools like Divi and custom CSS to ensure:
✅ Smooth mobile navigation
✅ Tap-friendly buttons
✅ Clean typography and spacing
✅ Consistent branding across devices
Bonus: We design mobile-first to make sure your content is prioritized and polished where it matters most.
🔍 3. No Clear Call to Action (CTA)
The Problem:
If your visitors don’t know what to do next, they’ll do nothing—and leave. Whether it’s “Schedule a Call,” “Buy Now,” or “Request a Quote,” your site should always guide people toward action.
What We See:
- Vague or generic buttons like “Learn More”
- CTAs buried way down the page
- Too many competing options
- No contact info in obvious places
How We Fix It:
We help clients identify the primary goal of their site—then we design around it. This includes:
✅ Bold, repeatable CTAs across every page
✅ Sticky headers with contact buttons
✅ Clear messaging that guides visitors to take the next step
✅ Lead capture forms that actually convert
No more confusion. No more “meh” buttons. Just clear direction.
🧭 4. Confusing Navigation
The Problem:
If users can’t find what they’re looking for in the first few seconds, they bounce. A confusing or cluttered menu makes your site feel overwhelming.
What We See:
- Menus with 12+ items
- Poorly labeled navigation links
- Missing search functionality
- Inconsistent layout across pages
How We Fix It:
We simplify. Always.
✅ Clear, concise menus with logical groupings
✅ Sticky nav bars for easy access
✅ Mobile-friendly menu toggles
✅ Streamlined page structure with internal linking
Our goal is always to make your website feel effortless to use—not like a scavenger hunt.
🔒 5. Weak Security and No Backups
The Problem:
Too many businesses run outdated plugins, expired SSL certificates, or no backups at all. One hack or crash, and all your data is gone.
What We See:
- Admin panels using “admin” as the username (seriously)
- No SSL or security monitoring
- Hosting with no backup plan
- Plugins years out of date
How We Fix It:
Every 2Dudes hosting plan includes:
✅ SSL certificates to keep data secure
✅ Daily offsite backups
✅ Uptime and security monitoring
✅ Plugin and core WordPress updates
✅ Custom WAF protection on every site
You run your business—we’ll make sure your website is safe, stable, and backed up at all times.
💡 The 2Dudes Difference
At the end of the day, these five mistakes are fixable—but only if you know what to look for and how to solve them.
That’s where we come in.
✅ We don’t just design pretty websites.
✅ We build fast, functional, mobile-optimized, conversion-driven websites that work.
✅ And we back them with industry-leading hosting, support, and real strategy.
From Seattle startups to Spokane nonprofits to small businesses in Post Falls, we’ve helped clients across the Northwest—and beyond—fix broken sites and unlock their full online potential.
🚀 Want to See What a Fixed Website Looks Like?
Let us audit your current site and show you exactly what’s working, what’s broken, and what we can improve.
📞 Let’s talk: Contact 2Dudes Digital Design
Or check out some of our recent transformations on our Work page
Because the internet moves fast—and your website should, too.